News Round Up 2017

[rteetz]

I watched the livestream, and I was in awe the whole time. I especially liked the Lion King scenes, and I geeked out when Mufasa started saying his line!!! I really liked the music choices. The only part where I was confused was when Lightning McQueen and one of the other Cars (can't remember the name off the top of my head) showed up during Brave music. I will probably download the theme song shortly lol. A little over two weeks away from seeing it live!



I like the timing of Tink as well. I'm surprised WDW hasn't updated the system to let Tink fly at several times like Disneyland did with Magical I believe.

WDW doesn't have the matterhorn to attached a wire to thats why.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

WDW doesn't have the matterhorn to attached a wire to thats why.

But they attached a wire to the castle. I'm not saying that she has to go behind the castle like at Disneyland. They can still make her appear several times on the wire they currently have if they wanted to. I think this is just a preference for me since I'm used to seeing her longer in Disney firework shows since I grew up around Disneyland. Just seeing her for 15 seconds just doesn't seem enough to me especially since this is a new show.

 

[rteetz]

But they attached a wire to the castle. I'm not saying that she has to go behind the castle like at Disneyland. They can still make her appear several times on the wire they currently have if they wanted to. I think this is just a preference for me since I'm used to seeing her longer in Disney firework shows since I grew up around Disneyland. Just seeing her for 15 seconds just doesn't seem enough to me especially since this is a new show.

I think this way just works for MK. At least they didn't get rid of her.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I think this way just works for MK. At least they didn't get rid of her.

That is true. The "You can fly" lyric right before is just perfect lyrics for the flight intro.

 

[Q-man]

That took a long time...nice how they don't even list the price. Suppose that's because it's "If you have to ask you can't afford it" expensive.

Lockedout hack your act?

 

[Sweettears]

It really was!! My only complaint is a lack of Pocahontas

Really?

 

[Q-man]

The projections make it a very castle hub centric show. Looks tremendous for those in the castle hub. Everyone else? Not so much.

 

[DisneyGeekyParadise]

Happily Ever After was ASTOUNDING. Everyone sang along to all the songs, cheering could be heard everywhere- I loved it! Lost my voice from cheering and singing along. Lol

 

[Sweettears]

The projections make it a very castle hub centric show. Looks tremendous for those in the castle hub. Everyone else? Not so much.

I wasn't there but it seemed like there was enough pyro to keep th,e attention of those outside of MK

 

[Sweettears]

Pretty cool night to be a witness to such a major change to the MK nighttime show. I'l certainly miss wishes but thanks to YouTube etc.. I don't have far to go to relive the experience. I think Disney did well and I am looking forward to seeing HEA in person. The videos never provide the same perspective as you get in person. Well done.

 

[curse reversed]

Once Upon A Time Disney announced that their longtime nighttime Fireworks show, Wishes, would be ending soon and would be replaced by a new show that would start the day after Wishes ended. People were shocked. Wishes was beloved. A generation had grown up with Wishes. Some people had never known a Fireworks show other then Wishes. Wishes was the best Fireworks show Disney had ever produced. Then the new show premiered. And the Disney Universe lived Happily Ever After. I avoided watching any of the videos that were posted in this thread because I didn't want to be spoiled but I'm pretty sure none of them did it justice. This show seriously needs to be seen to be believed. I turned 46 today and this was probably the best birthday I've ever had.

 

[Sweettears]

Once Upon A Time Disney announced that their longtime nighttime Fireworks show, Wishes, would be ending soon and would be replaced by a new show that would start the day after Wishes ended. People were shocked. Wishes was beloved. A generation had grown up with Wishes. Some people had never known a Fireworks show other then Wishes. Wishes was the best Fireworks show Disney had ever produced. Then the new show premiered. And the Disney Universe lived Happily Ever After. I avoided watching any of the videos that were posted in this thread because I didn't want to be spoiled but I'm pretty sure none of them did it justice. This show seriously needs to be seen to be believed. I turned 46 today and this was probably the best birthday I've ever had.

I'm assuming you were there. Wish I could have had the same experience

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Really?

Sorry, couldn't help myself

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

So, I bought the song. I really like it. I only wish they added the portion with the choir that you hear at the end of the show.

 

[langsky]

Was there and watched it live tonight. The show was very good. I don't know that it topped Wishes in my view, but I have seen Wishes every year since its debut, so it holds a special place. DS, who is 11, liked HEA better than Wishes. The crowds were crazy for this time of year.
As far as HEA goes, I do wish they would have done something down Main Street with lighting, projections, lasers, etc. That would have really provided a wow factor for those on Main Street. We were about half way down and it was harder to see everything going on. Overall a good show, but in my opinion it lacked the good story that Wishes had. Definitely high marks for the technical advancement in both projections and pyrotechnics though.

 

[rteetz]

Was there and watched it live tonight. The show was very good. I don't know that it topped Wishes in my view, but I have seen Wishes every year since its debut, so it holds a special place. DS, who is 11, liked HEA better than Wishes. The crowds were crazy for this time of year.
As far as HEA goes, I do wish they would have done something down Main Street with lighting, projections, lasers, etc. That would have really provided a wow factor for those on Main Street. We were about half way down and it was harder to see everything going on. Overall a good show, but in my opinion it lacked the good story that Wishes had. Definitely high marks for the technical advancement in both projections and pyrotechnics though.

I wonder if they'll add the Main Street protections for the 50th.

 

[rteetz]

So I've watched three times on video now. I'm very impressed and think they have done a very good job incorporating so many great Disney films. Very little frozen. Hunchback is a welcome addition. I like how they worked in pirates too. I'm okay with the loose story that it has. I think the cars addition was a little strange but overall it's very good.

 

[rteetz]

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Was just going to post about this - I like this much better than the Disney parks blog version - can see more of the show as intended and it is great to hear the crowd cheer when a new character comes on ... makes it feel more "real" rather than the official version which felt more like a movie

 

[skier_pete]

Lockedout hack your act?

Awww..now you hurt my feelings!